How to watch England U21 vs France U21 friendly from the US as well as kick-off time and team news
England U21 will begin their preparations for the UEFAEURO U21 with a friendly against France U21 on Saturday.
England aced the qualification stage and topped Group G with 25 points from 10 matches, three points more than second-placed Czech Republic. Under boss Lee Carsley, the side only lost once during the group stage of the qualifiers and will confident of making an impact at the continental stage.
Both the France and England U21 teams are scheduled to play two friendlies during this international break ahead of the EURO U21 competition set to be co-hosted by Romania and Georgia in June 2023.
While England did well in the group stage of the qualifiers, France were even more impressive. They were unbeaten in their 10 matches and finished with 26 points.
GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the friendly between England U21 vs France U21, plus team news, recent form and more.
GettyKick-off time
Date:
March 25, 2023
Kick-off time:
1pm EDT
Venue:
King Power Stadium, Leicester
The game is scheduled for March 25, 2023 at the King Power Stadium, the home of Premier League club Leicester City. It will kick off at 1pm EDT in the US.
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The match will not be broadcast in the US.
Getty ImagesTeam news & squadsEngland U21 team news
U21 boss Lee Carsley has picked a 26-player roster for the two home friendlies as part of the preparations for this summer’s U21 EURO.
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, defender Rico Lewis and Jarrand Brathwaite have been handed their first England U21 call-ups.
Goalkeepers:Josh Griffiths, Anthony Patterson, Carl Rushworth, James TraffordDefenders:Max Aarons, Jarrad Branthwaite, Levi Colwill, Charlie Cresswell, Ben Johnson, Rico Lewis, Djed Spence, Luke ThomasMidfielders:Tommy Doyle, Harvey Elliott, James Garner, Angel Gomes, Curtis Jones, James McAtee, Jacob Ramsey, Oliver SkippForwards:Cameron Archer, Morgan Gibbs-White, Noni Madueke , Cole Palmer, Emile Smith RoweFrance U21 team news
The France U21 roster to take on England in the upcoming friendly includes familiar Premier League names such as Benoît Badiashile, Illan Meslier, and Michael Olise. There are no injury issues for the French team to deal with.
Goalkeepers:Stefan Bajic, Lucas Chevalier, Illan MeslierDefenders:Benoît Badiashile, Melvin Bard, Valentin Gendrey, Pierre Kalulu, Castello Lukeba, Warmed Omari, Mohamed Simakan , Adrien TruffertMidfielders:Maxence Caqueret, Joris Chotard, Manu Koné, Enzo Le Fée, Michael Olise, Johann LepenantForwards:Amine Adli, Rayan Cherki, Amine Gouiri, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Matthis Abline, Bradley BarcolaHead-to-head record
June 19, 2019England U21 1-2 France U21UEFA EURONovember 15, 2016France U21 3-2 England U21FriendlyNovember 18, 2014France U21 3-2 England U21FriendlyNovember 15, 2005France U21 2-1 England U21UEFA EURONovember 11, 2005England U21 1-1 France U21UEFA EUROGetty ImagesUseful links
England U21 team page
Live soccer on TV in the U.S.
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